Green Beans with Bacon and Onion

5 from 1 vote

Green Beans with Bacon and Onion

This 4 ingredient Green Beans with Bacon and Onion is the easiest side dish that's full of so much flavor! Fresh green beans are boiled then sautéed in rich bacon fat with onion until tender and delicious. Made in just 20 minutes with minimal tools, these green beans are perfect for a weeknight meal or holiday occasion.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pork, vegetables

Servings: Servings

Calories: 146kcal

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans cleaned and trimmed
4 slices bacon
½ cup chopped sweet onion
½ tablespoon salted butter
salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook green beans for 3-4 minutes or until tender but crisp.
Drain beans in a colander, then place in an ice water bath. Drain again in a colander. Pat dry, and set aside.
In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until it's crispy. Remove from the skillet to a paper towel lined plate. Carefully pour all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in a small bowl.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet. Cook until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir butter into the onions. Add the drained green beans, and toss with the onions. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Sauté for 1 minute.
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with the cooked bacon.

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Notes

Storage:

Any leftover green beans in bacon are stored best in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet on the stovetop over medium low heat until just warmed through, about 5 minutes.

You can freeze the leftovers as well, just be aware that the texture of the green beans may become a bit mushy after being reheated. It can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Tips:

Set up an ice bath in advance. When you are blanching the beans, be sure to set the ice bath up in advance. This is crucial to stopping the cooking of the green beans after boiling to achieve the perfect texture.

Try roasting the green beans. If you would prefer to use the oven, that works well too! roast the green beans in some of the bacon fat, 400ºF for 15 to 20 minutes until just tender.

Air fry the green beans. This is another alternative cooking method. Simply cook at 400ºF for 5 to 10 minutes, checking every so often and shaking the beans frequently for easy cooking.

Add a spice mix. Sprinkle with my homemade ranch seasoning or cajun seasoning for a new flair.

Try with other vegetables. This recipe would also be so delicious with Brussels sprouts or broccoli.

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